More like the next Ted Lewis! (Hardly anyone knows about Ted Lewis these days but in the 'twenties and 'thirties he led a band and played a little clarinet. His tag line was "Is everybody Happy?" Jazzman Eddie Condon who knew how to turn a phrase and tell a joke said of Ted Lewis: He could make the clarinet talk! But mostly it said "please put me back in the case.")

beowulf said,Last night I watched 3 Doors Down at the House of Blues in San Diego's Gas Lamp District. I can't say that I was ever a big fan of them (I probably knew a total of three songs out of last night's set ~ Kryptonite, Loser and Here Without You) and I probably would have never gone, but my friend's wife loves these guys and she bought us all tickets (who am I to refuse a free show Grin).

I will say that the show was excellent, the music and songs were good and they are great musicians. Their fans love them as well and it was an all acoustic show in a small venue so it was pretty intimate. Overall, I would be happy to see them again if the opportunity arises.

Yes, I'm quoting myself

Last weekend I saw 3 Doors Down ... AGAIN. You would think that seeing them twice within a 5 month period I must a big fan or something, however they just happened to be playing along with the Gin Blossoms and Nelson (Ricky's kids) at a Wine and Craft Beer Fest in Temecula (North San Diego County). Last time it was an acoustic session, this time 3 Doors Down slammed us with full blown electricity and there were stellar performances from each band.

Temecula (being famous for wine) also has some class "A" breweries... it was 90 degrees in the shade and I had a designated driver so the ice cold beer was a flowing!!!

My summer calendar is shaping up. I have Dave Koz Summer Horns Tour July 6. Toby Keith August 21 an Boston August 29 on a Friday night! I will do at least two spur of the moment Dakota Jazz Club shows....it is summer time on Nicholet Mall..... . Spending 10 days in NY next month from the Hudson Valley to Daryl's House to the Adirondacks to NYC with my Son. August rocking it hard in Nassau the Bahamas for 5 days. ...then home for Toby.

A few years back ... ok maybe a decade or so back . We went to Antigua and really enjoyed the music scene there (lots of cool Reggae). But there was one night that really stood out to me ... we were at a formal (Black Tie) dinner party, except that it was on the beach and nobody wore shoes. So there we were ~ Tux's on, toes in the sand, the Red Stripes were flowing and there was a guy who came in (just him and his acoustic guitar) and played a whole set dedicated to Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra and other Jazz type singers in which he turned them all into Reggae style. It was just a stunning performance and caught us all off gaurd!

Impromptu is sometimes the best, ....cool Beowulf. I liked Antiqua....Eric Clapton's house/I waved as we drove by........he does a lot for the school kids there and his rehab center too....and the music.

Hey, I saw Cantus, finally, this past Sunday at Assumption Catholic Church in St. Paul. They did not disappoint! I don't know how I forgot to mention this...it was quite memorable. I was just reflecting on it...and remembered I did not mention here.

Starting in Nassau: everything from the people whom came out of the Garage Band and should have stayed there...too accomplished Musicians....that should be on a Label.......... . Always fun an rewarding for on the Seek! Cheers once again....all have a great Weekend...it is Summer! -Stone

Dave, Scottish Electric Band. I will check it out. This is the great thing about this hobby...I love so many different genre's...it would take two lifetimes to get to it all! I keep discovering an discovering...it never gets old for me. I don't know what I would do without my Music in this crazy world... .

After Sir Paul at Target Field 8/2....(the sound was good too)...I did go to Dave Koz Summer Horns 8/17...sound was good....good deep bass too. Then, Toby Keith 8/21...sound so so...he was a little hammered too.Also, Boston on Friday, 8/29....sound sucked! I had Huey Lewis an the News at this same Venue back in May...an his sound guy(s)...had it nailed beautifully! So, no excuse sucky Boston sound guy(s).

2) .........awesome meats an cheeses in the Coliseum! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival is returning to the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in the Mighty Midway and the heated Coliseum. Your Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival ticket not only gets you unlimited samples of craft beer, but also access to the Coliseum where Lunds and Byerly’s will be hosting free samples while supplies last from up to 30 artisan meats and cheese vendors.Open from 3pm–7pm. Free admission with purchase of ticket to the Beer Dabbler Winter Carnival 2015.